Student Information

GSB Subject Substitution

The following procedure for Subject Substitution (replacement of one subject for another) relates only to students currently studying at the UTS: Graduate School of Business (GSB).

To Apply for Subject Substitution

  1. Substitutions will only be granted if:
    • There is an overlap of subjects between two sub majors
    • There is a timetable clash
    • The subject you require to complete in your program is not offered or is full in your last semester.
  2. You must apply for Subject Substitution BEFORE undertaking the subject.
  3. Core subjects cannot be substituted.
  4. Exemptions and subjects from previous UTS courses CANNOT normally be used as substitutions.
  5. Subject substitutions must be from a related field and fit into the structure of your course, major or sub-major.
  6. A maximum of one subject substitution in a sub-major or two subject substitutions in a major from the MBA may be granted.
  7. e-Requests for substitutions should be received at least 4 weeks before the start of the semester for intended study.

Subject Substitution Procedure

Substitution requests must be submitted via UTS: eRequest (web)